Network Engineer

Abacus Technology • Bedford, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Abacus Technology is seeking a Network Engineer to provide technical support for strategic network and information services at Hanscom AFB. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• 8+ years experience in network engineering and telecommunications support.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an IT-related field. Additional work experience may be substituted for degree requirements.
• Must be Security+ CE certified.
• Experience providing day to day administration and management of a highly available network infrastructure supporting over 5500+ users.
• Hands-on experience in design/configuration/installation/troubleshooting of Cisco/Juniper product line of routers/switches.
• Experience with OSPF, VRF, VRRP, QOS, VLAN, STP, Dot1x, IP access control lists, IPsec, Virtual Chassis/Stacking.
• Strong working knowledge and excellent troubleshooting skills of Layer 3 and Layer 2 protocols in a VoIP environment.
• Working knowledge of DHCP, NMS - Orion NPM/NCM, Cisco ISE, and Wireshark.
• Strong network debugging and network troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with upgrading software on network infrastructure hardware, AAA servers for device/user authentication, SNMPv3, Syslog and Network Monitor tools.
• Understanding of cabling (Fiber/CAT5E/CAT6 etc.).
• Able to coordinate and work closely with other IT operation teams.
• Able to work with vendors, evaluate vendor hardware, software, and communications products, and make recommendations according to customer needs.
• Work dynamically and effectively with people on projects (formal and informal) and conduct technical interchanges as required.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Critical thinking skills for problem identification and resolution.
• Must be a US citizen and hold a current Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• CCNA/CCNP certification desired.
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems a plus.
• Knowledge of Taclanes and voice platforms a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage, implement, and troubleshoot network solutions as per AF enterprise standards in support of 66 ABG/SC and their customers.
• Provide engineering support for classified, unclassified networks and other enclave networks.
• Assist in securing network systems to meet applicable DoD, AF and DISA compliance.
• Participate in system maintenance/optimization/performance activities of the enterprise infrastructure.
• Interface with vendors for warranty claims, hardware/software upgrades and other technology updates.
• Diagnose data troubles, open and route trouble tickets and handle customer support cases with third party subject matter experts through tier 3 contracted support constructs and ensure proper and timely resolutions.
• Research technical issues and develop solutions using strong attention to detail.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior